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Reexamining the “Market”: An International Exploration of Post-PhD Career Pathways

Sat, April 14, 4:05 to 5:35pm, New York Hilton Midtown, Floor: Concourse Level, Concourse A Room

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

As a PhD candidate approaching the end of your doctoral research journey, someone is sure to ask the inevitable question: “so, what next?” But answering this question is not always easy. It requires sound knowledge of your own strengths, goals and passions, and often invites further questions. Would you like an academic career? Or are you interested in working more widely in the field of social research? In what ways could your scholarship contribute to addressing critical social concerns in and outside of academia? Could teaching be a vehicle to advance knowledge in your field? Drawing on a range of experiences and perspectives from PhD candidates, early career researchers (ECR) and experienced scholars, this panel will provide an insight into the diverse career pathways available to emerging scholars both within and outside the traditional university environment.

This session is novel in its international focus. Scholars across the U21 network will discuss their unique career pathways and offer tips on finding your niche in the global job search. They will provide valuable advice on working within different professional contexts, highlighting some of the advantages and considerations of various positions. This panel builds on the work of the U21 Forum for International Networking in Education (FINE) at education conferences such as AERA over the past decade. Since its establishment in 2007, FINE has successfully created a space for PhD candidates and ECRs to discuss their research, extend their social and professional networks, and enhance opportunities for international collaboration. With strong support from the U21 network and the Deans of Education, FINE continues to expand its work through major international conferences in Europe and Australasia to advance conversations about educational issues from a global perspective.

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